‘OACS’

Ethical Service

Mar. 18, 2014—Ethical service––sounds redundant, right? Actually, there’s a lot that can go wrong when we try to do service without first being educated. This is the model adopted by both Alternative Spring Break and the Office of Active Citizenship and Service. In particular, for my most recent seminar in preparation for my trip to South Africa...

Gathering a Drop of Water: A South Africa Summer

Feb. 20, 2014—In preparation for this summer's OACS Global Service project in South Africa, our group met for the first seminar.

‘m going to South Africa!

Jan. 17, 2014—I'm so excited about my trip to South Africa this summer. The trip is sponsored by the Office of Active Citizenship and Service. Throughout the semester I'll learn about South Africa and service, and then for the month of June I'll be living and working in Port Elizabeth!

A Farewell Until Fall- Study Abroad at Vanderbilt

Dec. 14, 2013—This afternoon, I helped one of my friends pack up her car for winter break. It wasn’t until I saw Greta’s empty room that I realized she wasn’t going to be here next semester because she is going abroad.

‘t Really Need a Car at Vandy

Aug. 26, 2013—The fall semester of 2013 means lots of "firsts" for me: my first job on campus, my first time living in a 4-person suite, and my first time bringing the good ol' Orland mini-van to campus. While having access to non-bus and non-cab transportation has been a luxury, having a car at Vandy is definitely something I could comfortably live without. The "swagger wagon", if you will, is a nice-to-have, but not a must-have.